Problems differ on numerous dimensions. Which of these dimensions plays an important role in problem solving?
a) whether the problem requires a nonverbal solution
b) whether the problem requires a technological solution
c) whether the problem is well-defined
d) whether the problem has emotional overtones
C
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Research on physical attractiveness indicates that having symmetrical facial and bodily features is seen as attractive for ____ and being typical-looking (as opposed to unusual-looking) is generally a positive trait for ____
a. men; men and women b. men and women; men c. women; men d. men and women; men and women
How would Erik Erikson respond to the statement, "A midlife crisis is a normal part of the human life cycle"? a. He would agree
b. He would disagree and point out that there is no "normal" progression of human development. c. He would disagree and point out that "crises" are not a normal part of human development. d. He would say nothing since he focused on development between birth and adolescence.
Your professor asks you to design an implicit memory test. How will you know if you have cued implicit memories in your test subjects?
A. if they struggle with recognizing which names in a list belong to famous people B. if they excel at recognizing which names in a list belong to famous people C. if they score higher on items that refer to material you presented earlier than on new items D. if they score higher on new items than on items referring to material you presented earlier
What Piagetian stage involves the development of hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
a. pre-operations b. concrete operations c. formal operations d. advanced hypothesis testing